Our first theme-dedicated library and named after the Eternal Hammerer of Finnish lore, ‘Ilmarinen’ is a collection of blacksmithing sounds from anvil to forge. We visited three regional blacksmiths who operate three uniquely different styles of smithies. 302 files full of grindings, glorious hammer strikes, taps, and drops, tap hammer operation, blowers, forge fx, braces, clamps, squelches and more! They are impactful and bright in their nature, but can also achieve *sick* (we’ve done it) results with modulations applied.

The files are a mix of (mostly) 96kHz and (some) 48kHz (both at 24-bit resolution) and not all are single events. You will find some files to be a series of events that you are able to edit more conveniently. As always, we design each sound to stand robust and ready to use all on its own, but also able to modify freely as you see fit.

Eiravaein Works LLC is the product of years working, studying, and traveling over the globe to gain new perspectives on sound, soundscapes, cognition, human communication, and sensory perception. With facets of cognitive science, semiotics, international relations, and audio engineering, our approach to sound design and auditory development is diverse and unique. We strive to capture sounds that are rich in meaning, off the well-worn path, and outside of the everyday user’s collection. All audio offered from Eiravaein Works is 100% originally sourced in the field (…possibly in a field).

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